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08-01-2016 City Council MeetingHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS AUGUST 1, 2016 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on Monday, August 1, 2016 at 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1010 First Street South, Hopkins. Mayor Cummings called the meeting to order with Council Members Kuznia, Halverson, Gadd and Campbell attending. Staff present included City Manager Mornson, City Clerk Domeier, Planning and Development Director Elverum, Assistant City Manager Lenz, City Attorney Riggs, and Public Works Director Stadler. ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Kuznia. Second by Gadd. Motion to Adopt Agenda. Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell. Nays: None. Motion carried. PRESENTATIONS 111.1. Oath of Office — New Park Board Member Fozia Ali City Clerk Domeier issued the Oath of Office to incoming Park Board member Fozia Ali. Ms. Ali thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve the City of Hopkins. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Cummings welcomed Ms. Ali. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Halverson. Second by Campbell. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. 1. Minutes of the July 12, 2016 Regular Meeting Proceedings 2. Minutes of the July 12, 2016 Work Session following Regular Meeting Proceedings 3. Minutes of the July 19, 2016 Work Session Proceedings 4. Approval of Temporary On -Sale Liquor License — St. Gabriel the Archangel Church 5. Extension of On -Sale Liquor License for LTD Brewing LLC (CR2016-074) 6. Ratify Checks issued in July, 2016 Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell. Nays: None. Motion carried. VII. NEW BUSINESS VITA. First Reading: Temporary Family Health Care Dwellings Director of Economic Development & Planning Elverum gave an overview of temporary Health Care Dwelling Units and background of the MN State Statute. Ms. Elverum commented that the Zoning and Planning Commission reviewed the Legislation and has unanimously recommended that the City opt out of the statute. There were no public comments at the meeting. Ms. Elverum gave an overview of the State standards for the dwellings. The City Attorney commented that HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS AUGUST 1, 2016 the dwellings do not meet normal building code within the City of Hopkins. Ms. Elverum discussed the reasons why staff recommends that the City opt out and commented that most cities are opting out of the legislation. Council discussed their concerns that it preempts local zoning ordinances and challenges of the Legislation. Mayor Cummings commented that the City Attorney, staff and Council had reviewed the legislation. City Attorney Riggs commented that the date on the second reading should be amended to read August 16th. Motion by Gadd. Second by Kuznia. Motion to Approve Resolution 2016-52, approving an Ordinance 2016-1113 opting -out of the requirements of Minnesota Statute, Section 462.3593, related to temporary family health care dwellings. Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell Nays: None. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Kuznia, second by Campbell, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:19 p.m. OPEN AGENDA — PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS Ms. Jill Lawrence came forward and discussed the Augustana Dementia Initiative to bring awareness to the Hopkins community regarding the disease. Ms. Lawrence discussed an upcoming movie event and fundraising opportunities at the Hopkins Elks Ribfest on August 20 and the Twin Cities Walk to End Alzheimer's at Target Field on September 17. Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Vold ATTEST: Molly Cummings, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS AUGUST 8, 2016 • There was discussion regarding the property annexation near the Minnetonka Public Works facility. The City Attorneys will be examining the paperwork. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Kuznia, second by Campbell, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:33 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Vold ATTEST: Molly ummings, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS AUGUST 8, 2016 • Council Member Gadd gave an overview of the Metro Cities Transportation Policy update. • Council Member Gadd discussed MNDOT funding. • Council Member Campbell discussed the SWLRT press release and encouraged Council to check out SWLRT project office website. • Council Member Campbell commented that the Mainstreet Awesomeness Committee will be held on Thursday, August 11. City Manager Morrison commented that Community Development staff would present a Mainstreet Awesomeness Committee follow up at the October Work Session. • Mayor Cummings attended the Tour de Trash trip. The trip was interesting and would be beneficial to host again. • Mayor Cummings and Council Member Campbell attended the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and University of MN presentation. • Mayor Cummings will be attending the upcoming meetings/events: o Metro Cities Economic Development meeting o Long Lake Corn Days parade on Sunday, August 14 o Police summer youth program graduation on Wednesday, August 10 • Discussion of the Racial Equity speaker series on August 17`h • Council discussion of Park Board candidates. Mayor Cummings will schedule meetings with possible candidates. • City Manager Mornson gave an update on the Excelsior Blvd. retaining wall construction project. • Shady Oak Road landscaping will begin after Labor Day. • City Manager Morrison gave an update on the Lift Station project. • The 2017 Street and Utility Reconstruction project public hearing is scheduled for September 201h with additional neighborhood meetings held prior to that date. • Police and Fire Department picnic will be held on Thursday, August I 1 at Burnes Park. • The Joint meeting with the City of Minnetonka will be Tuesday, August 16 in the Raspberry Room prior to the regular City Council meeting.